The Lotus in the Desert is a community for those who are interested in mindful meditation and would like to meditate regularly in a supportive group environment.

Though most of the techniques and discussions will be drawn from the mindfulness meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism and Zen schools, the meditation sessions will be secular, and people of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. There are no secrets to the practice. There are no rituals. The meditations will simple and based on inculcating wisdom and compassion for all through simple awareness of thought, speech and action. 

This is a peer-led support group and I am a layman, and not a certified teacher. However, I have benefitted from some excellent instructions from my teachers Ven. Robina Courtin, Glen Svensson, and Mark Smith, and would love to share my learnings with you.

A typical session would include mindful and guided meditations by an experienced mindfulness practitioner, readings from contemporary leaders in mindful mediation such as Thich Nyat Hanh, Alan Wallace, Pema Chodron, and Jon Kabat-Zinn, and group discussions.

This group is ideal for beginners! Experienced practitioners are very welcome too.

 

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  • October 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 2 Sentient beings attended

    Introduction to Mindful Meditation
    Talk on mindful meditation basics, followed by two 20 minute meditation sessions with a short break, group discussion and closing remarks on how to start a daily... Learn more

  • October 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 4 Sentient beings attended

    Introduction to Mindful Meditation

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    {for newcomers} Talk on mindful meditation basics, followed by two 20 minute meditation sessions with a short break, group discussion and closing remarks on how to start... Learn more

  • October 6, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 3 Sentient beings attended

    Introduction to Mindful Meditation

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings)

    {for newcomers} Talk on mindful meditation basics, followed by two 20 minute meditation sessions with a short break, group discussion and closing remarks on how to start... Learn more

  • September 29, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 5 Sentient beings attended

    Introduction to Mindful Meditation

    They rated it 4.00 4.003 (3 ratings)

    Talk on mindful meditation basics, followed by two 20 minute meditation sessions with a short break, group discussion and closing remarks on how to start a daily... Learn more

  • September 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 5 Sentient beings attended

    Introduction to Mindful Meditation

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Talk on mindful meditation basics, followed by two 20 minute meditation sessions with a short break, group discussion and closing remarks on how to start a daily... Learn more
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    "HI:-) The last years I've gradually increased my interest for "the inner self" and the universal energies, and would love to meet other people on their spiritual journey."
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    "I recently moved back to Dubai. I was hellbent on staying in South America, but something or someone called me back to the Middle East..."
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    "Been in Dubai nearly four years looking for some meditation introduction and guidance."
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    "hi there, new to dubai and want to connect with other people on their spiritual path."
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    "Working on my meditation practice, and looking to meet others interested as well!"
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    Kathie
    "I have recently moved to Dubai from the US. I came here for a job with ENOC as an industrial hygienist. This is my first time working outside the US. I have had a buddhist practice for many years."
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    Teresa Lundgren
    "I am Teresa Lundgren, an art teacher from the US living in Dubai. Aside from making art, I enjoy traveling, learning about new cultures, discussing politics and religion, reading, attending lectures, playing violin, and doing Bikram yoga."
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    Zia Khan
    "I am IT professional in India, very much interested in meditation/law of interested, would love to meet like-minded people."
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Dubai, U.A.E.
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